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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.12, 38,537.14 and 15,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.12, 38,537.14 and 15,989.08 is: 22,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.12 : 38,537.14 = 15,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.12/38,537.14 = 15,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.12x = 38,537.14 × 15,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.12x = 616,173,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,173,414.43/27,924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,065.99

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